Must-Have Mobile Apps for Students [ App Reviews ] Part 1

Time for some Tech Talk. All of us have smartphones now and to keep pace with the fast world one should know how to use this handy computer efficiently. In this series we will be reviewing mobile applications – especially those Apps which are related to us medical students; not necessarily educational but definitely productive applications (and a bit fun too).

NOTE : Some apps might not be free but I have personally tested them and they are worth it.

We would appreciate your feedback and you can also share applications/reviews to blog@kemu.edu.pk which you found helpful and useful .This blog series will be short, concise and absolutely to the point so without further ado let’s move on to our first application:

GOOGLE KEEP

Category: utility , productivity.

Price: Free

If you are a multi-tasker and each of your day is ladened with to-do stuff and meetings to run then this is your kinda app. It helps you organize your day in the best possible way. Now you don’t have to worry about missing a task or searching for a paper on which you had jotted down the tasks of the days.Some of the highlights are

Google’s official app.

Friendly but premium interface

Auto sync (to chrome , other devices , online account ) plus backup.

Color tagging

Notification / reminder feature.

GPS integration available.

Notes making.

Light on memory

You can share stuff with your friends.

The Good Stuff :

Unlike other notes taking apps , this app made its way into “my apps” because it’s Google’s so it’s definitely good stuff plus it automatically syncs with your account , chrome and other android wears.

It’s easy to use - like you can strike off a task by simply swiping it away.

Color labelling helps you get to the point rapidly.

It’s not a burden for your phone’s memory , interface is simple , starting is fast.

You can add pictures , type in texts , draw stuff or record an audio , as you like.

For all those who love reading books and who feel that mobile takes all the fun away and makes it difficult to keep up the hobby well here is a good news for them. Moon reader is an efficient e-book reader that keeps productivity and premium experience to the maximum. Some of the highlights are

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